GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
unearthlynot earthly: such as